by InTrieste
A new exhibition, “The Journey into Modernity: 1924-1938. Trieste in the Evolution of Ocean Liners,” opened at Warehouse 26 in the historic Porto Vecchio district, offering a glimpse into the golden age of transatlantic travel and the city’s key role in the evolution of luxury liners.
The exhibition, which runs through February 16, 2025, features a vast collection of ship models, vintage photographs, promotional materials, and design sketches. It chronicles the period when Trieste’s shipyards, including the famed Cantieri Riuniti dell’Adriatico (CRDA), were at the forefront of constructing grand ocean liners like the Saturnia and Vulcania. These ships boasted innovations in design and technology, including diesel engines from Trieste’s Fabbrica Macchine Sant’Andrea, making them not just modes of transport, but symbols of luxury.
Visitors can explore ten iconic ships, all built in Trieste or nearby Monfalcone, that revolutionized passenger travel by blending speed, comfort, and opulence. The exhibition’s layout provides detailed insights into how these ships competed for elite travelers by pushing the boundaries of interior design, craftsmanship, and engineering.
Organized by Trieste’s Maritime Museum and supported by the Autonomous Region of Friuli Venezia Giulia, the exhibition is free to the public, with guided tours and a series of lectures scheduled throughout the exhibition period.
For more information, visit museodelmaretrieste.it.
